Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 323i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 323i and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i Automatic [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 323i ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series3 Series
Generation3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification323i323i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCabrioletSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20001995
Production to (year)20052000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)225227
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.68
City consumption (l/100km)13.4-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.5-
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.78.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
Max. torque (Nm)245245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9503,950
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)7575
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6365
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4884,433
Width (mm)1,7571,698
Height (mm)1,3721,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,5951,375
Gross weight (kg)1,9401,760
Minimum boot space (l)300435
Front track (mm)1,4711,408
Rear track (mm)1,4831,421
Ride height (mm)-130



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